MYOKO-PINE VALLEY Leisure Information

Neighboring sightseeing spots and facilities
Joetsu Municipal Aquarium Approx. 60 minutes by car

Nearby festivals
Ookayaba-yaki Festival (Myoko City) The middle of May

Approximate distances between locations

For the latest information, visit the following Tourist Association sites
Myoko Tourist Association
/ +81-0255-86-3911
Joetsu-shi Tourist Association
/ +81-025-526-5111
Shinanomachi Tourist Association
/ +81-026-255-3226
Togakushi Tourism Association
/ +81-026-254-2888
Obuse-machi
/ +81-026-247-3111
Iizuna-machi Tourist Association
/ +81-0226-237-5185
Madarao Kogen Tourist Association
/ +81-0269-64-3222

Very convenient for exploring nearby sightseeing spots. Cars can also be dispatched to the hotel.
Available: Mid April - early November
Reservations: Required (fees apply)
For more information, please contact the front desk.
Regular buses run between sightseeing spots and their nearest train station.
Local Specialty Products
Myoko Koshihikari Rice

Delicious, safe, and fresh Myoko "koshihikari" rice is grown using pure Myoko water. We also have a wide range of other varieties available.

Kanzuri

Kanzuri is a traditional local condiment. As it is made during the coldest part of the year, it is also written using the Chinese characters for "cold," "make," and "countryside."
Prepared by repeatedly aging and fermenting a mixture of snow bleached chili pepper and distinctive flavorings including malted rice and salt for a period of three years, this is a mildly spicy condiment.

Kaki-no-tane ("persimmon seed" crackers)

"Kaki-no-tane" rice crackers first appeared in 1923 purely by chance. A manufacturer of rice crackers in Nagaoka-shi in Niigata Prefecture accidentally stepped on and crushed a mold used to make rice crackers. After attempting to repair the mold and failing, the mold was once again used, resulting in distorted oval shaped rice crackers that looked very similar to persimmon seeds. This is the reason why kaki-no-tane manufactured by Naniyawa Seika Co., Ltd. are known as the "original kaki-no-tane".

Moshio

Manufactured using methods designed to recreate delicious, traditional salt, this is a free flowing, tasty variety of sea salt containing large quantities of natural minerals. Try using it to provide a subtle touch to everyday dishes.